Homecoming to be held at Páirc Tailteann for the Meath LGFA team after this weekend's All-Ireland SFC final
Events are set to kick off on the Bank Holiday Monday, August, 4 from 4.00pm, with various free car parking available to supporters.
Presenter of iRadio, DJ Conor Woods and MC 'We are Meath' Podcaster David Rispin will lead the festivities with the team arriving shortly after.
Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Cllr Wayne Harding wished the LGFA team good luck: 'Win or lose, they have made the whole county proud again by pouring their hearts and souls into every game and wearing the green and gold with pride.
'We are inviting supporters from all over the county to join us on Bank Holiday Monday to help us honour and celebrate another fantastic season, and to help us show the players and management how much we appreciate their phenomenal contributions and commitment.'
The following Meath County Council car parks will be free of charge to supporters: O'Mahony's Car Park; Kells Road Car Park; Kennedy Place Car Park; Fairgreen Car Park; Ramparts Car Park; Boreen Keel Car Park; and Moat Hill Car Park.
The council have reminded all visitors to park 'legally and responsibly' on the day.
In the interest of public safety, Meath County Council, Meath LGFA, and An Garda Síochána have asked supporters to arrive early and follow the stewards' directions.
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